The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development says fewer than 200,000 people in the state are considered jobless. That’s the lowest number since May of 2008.
Why Does This Rural Tennessee County Have Such Low Unemployment? Luck?
Just two counties in Tennessee have had unemployment dip below five percent in recent months: Williamson, which you might expect, and Lincoln. Why Lincoln?
TN Military Hiring Fair Returns As Job Market Improves For Vets
Job fairs are being held in 13 sites across Tennessee Thursday specifically targeting veterans. The job prospects for service members have vastly improved since the first such hiring events last year.
Unemployment Office Vastly Improves Phone System With A Simple Tweak
A minor adjustment to the phone system that handles Tennessee’s unemployment claims has resulted in a dramatic drop in call volume. More people have been able to use the self-service functions instead of calling back over and over only to wait on hold.
Unemployment Drops in Most Counties, Holds Steady in Davidson
Overall, the state’s Department of Workforce Development says unemployment dropped in 90 counties.
Proof of Job Search Required for Unemployment Benefits
Notices go in the mail next week to Tennesseans on the unemployment rolls. They outline new requirements that go into effect September first for getting benefit checks from the state.
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